ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Final Exam I Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is emptying an ileostomy pouch for a patient. Which assessment finding will the nurse report immediately?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Blood in the stool is never expected from an ileostomy and suggests bleeding or stoma injury, which requires prompt medical attention.
Question 2 of 5
A client recently diagnosed with glaucoma is placed on a prostaglandin analogue. Which of the following medications would fall under the medication category prostaglandin analogue?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bimatoprost is a prostaglandin analogue used to reduce intraocular pressure in patients with glaucoma or ocular hypertension.
Question 3 of 5
A nurse is preparing an in-service program about preventing medication errors when transcribing a prescription. The nurse is using a dosage example of two tenths of a milligram. Which of the following examples should the nurse use to show appropriate transcription of this dosage?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Writing the dosage as 0.2 mg is the correct way to transcribe two tenths of a milligram. It uses a leading zero before the decimal point, which helps prevent dosage errors.
Question 4 of 5
A client is taking cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril) for acute muscle spasms of the back. The nurse educates the client on which possible anticholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Select all that apply)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: Tachycardia, decreased urination, and dry mouth are anticholinergic side effects of cyclobenzaprine. These occur due to the inhibition of acetylcholine, affecting heart rate, bladder function, and salivary glands. Excessive lacrimation and sweating are not typical, as anticholinergics reduce secretions.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has bipolar disorder about lithium. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Monitoring lithium levels is crucial in managing therapy because of the narrow therapeutic index. Regular blood tests are needed to ensure that lithium levels remain within a safe and effective range.